Dean of students Jobs in Dallas, TX

Company Description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission and values-driven community who wants every child to want to run to school, the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Dean of Students is responsible for shaping a structured, supportive, and achievement-driven school culture. This role involves developing and executing programs to address students behavioral and social challenges while also supporting staff and parents. The Dean will collaborate closely with school personnel to implement behavior intervention plans and services for students, ensuring that every student receives the guidance they need to succeed. The ideal candidate is a strong leader committed to fostering a positive school environment and ensuring that students are well-prepared for success in college and beyond.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate both students and staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and empathy. The candidate should be passionate about creating a culture of high expectations that supports every student's social, emotional, and academic development.

As a Dean of Students you will internalize and drive towards cohort-specific academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational goals;

• 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD
• 95% of K-2 students reading on grade level DIBELS
• KTX earn 90 / 75 / 40 on Reading STAAR
• KTX earn 90 / 75 / 40 on Math STAAR
• 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP / IB exam
• 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college
• 97% Average Daily Attendance
• 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
• 80% of Staff Retained

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as member of School Leadership Team

School Culture Monitoring and Feedback

Staff Culture Professional Development and Collaboration

Family and Community Engagement

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Required Licensure / Certification / Specialized Training :

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table

The starting point for the salary range for this position is $63,000 with the opportunity to earn more based on considered experience at an accredited K-12 institution and internal-equity.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to various locations, travel time approximately 30% - 40%